MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : DS : DS3
DS DS3
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 2012 | 3 | 0% | Wiper not operating, or missing. |
| 2013 | 4 | 50% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 2014 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2015 | 6,544 | 59.61% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 2016 | 11,662 | 67.24% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 2017 | 7,207 | 72.26% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2018 | 3,452 | 75.84% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2019 | 2,531 | 82.81% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2020 | 1,647 | 83.85% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2021 | 136 | 86.03% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2022 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 33,191
Average DS DS3 pass rate: 69.81%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. | 6.1.7(g)(ii) | Major | 19% |
| 2 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 13% |
| 3 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 4 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 6 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 7 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 10% |
| 8 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 8% |
| 10 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. | 1.1.13(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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